This is a random sample of a service at which we dedicated a Heifer Project offering. There are other examples under the Caetgory “Orders of Worship”
Chilmark Community Church
October 24, 2010
Prelude: Invention #8 JS Bach
Welcome and Announcements
Ann Deitrich on Heifer Project
Prayer: Thank you, God, for giving us food. Please let our gifts help feed poor people. Amen
Children depart to Sunday School.
Introit: 147 verse 1 “ All Things Bright and Beautiful”
Call to Worship Psalm 65, vs9-13 no musical response
*Hymn 496 “Sweet Hour of Prayer”
Prayer (unison)
O God, our God, we celebrate the new life which you have given us. We have experienced broken lives made whole, old wounds of alienation healed over and tired spirits rejuvenated with new vision. Gracious God, we are grateful for the purpose and possibilities you have placed before us. Yet there are times when doubt has overcome hope, cynicism has replaced dedication, the world’s values have captured us more than yours. Forgive us those times, we pray. Help us let go of the past that we might move joyfully into a new future that points to your love and justice. AMEN Linda Mines Elliot
Silent prayer
Musical AMEN
Proclamation and Praise Dan Cabot, Discussion Leader
Joel 2:23-32
2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18
Luke 18:9-14
*Hymn 352 “It’s Me, It’s Me, O Lord”
Concerns and Celebrations
Let us pray in silence.
Unison Prayer
O eternal God, in whose appointment our life stands, and who committed our work to us, we commit our cares to you. We thank you that we are your children, and that you have assured us that, while we are intent upon your will, you will heed our wants. Fill us with that compassion for others’ troubles which comes from forgetfulness of our own; with the charity of those who know their own unworthiness; and with the glad hope of the children of eternity. And to you, the Beginning and the End, Lord of the living, Refuge of the dying, be thanks and praise for ever. Amen James Martineau
The Lord’s Prayer
Offering We give of our time, our talent and our treasure.
Music: “In the Meadow” by Vladimir Rebikokoff
*Hymn 95 “Praise God From Whom All Blessing Flow”
Prayer of Dedication (unison)
Holy One, whose heart abounds with gifts, receive this offering as a sign of our intention to live surrounded by your mercy, inspired by your Spirit, open to the joy of your presence, hospitable to one another, and generous toward your world. Amen
*Hymn 700 vs. 1-3 “Abide With Me”
Benediction (unison)
May the road rise to meet you, may the wind be always at your back, may the sun shine warm upon your face, may the rains fall soft upon your fields, and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand. Amen
Postlude: Andante by Maurice Greene
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Organist: Carol Loud
*Stand if you are able